Why do we joke and laugh about sensitive topics that hit a nerve?Experience teaches us that when we feel powerless to influence or change a situation, poking fun at it helps us to rise above our circumstances and feel superior to our troubles.   What causes your pain? Is it the high cost of gasoline, setbacks caused by learning a new … Read more

Have you ever set yourself up to be disappointed by your expectations?Jumped to wrong conclusions? Interpreted a situation differently than it was intended, and took offense when none was meant? Such was the case of my big, beautifully wrapped present. I wished I had called on my sense of humor to communicate my hurt feelings, in … Read more

“You look nice! In fact, you look like you have lost weight.” This flattery from my husband is music to my ears, “I do?” He continued, “Yes, your belly doesn’t stick out nearly as far as it usually…” Larry’s expression resembled a deer caught in the headlights of an oncoming car. It was my move, and I … Read more

Can Humor at Work Harm Your Reputation? The answer is yes…if your workplace is not a “fun-friendly” environment and suffers from “terminal seriousness.” If you are having fun on the job, you might be accused of goofing off, wasting time and not being productive. Your professionalism could be questioned and you could lose the respect of … Read more

We all do it year after year – work long and hard until we have passed the point of good reason. Then we pack up the family and head out for the once a year summer vacation, which is going to miraculously bring our life back into balance. When our best laid plans for a fun-filled … Read more